Amethyst and Hambergite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65
2.33-2.37
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
Chemical Composition
SiO2
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Amethyst and Hambergite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amethyst and Hambergite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Amethyst and Hambergite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Amethyst and Hambergite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.